Statistics

Statistics

Immediate medical care is needed when the bite is from a dog that has or might have rabies.

Symptoms of infection include redness, swelling, increased pain, and oozing. A doctor should look at these symptoms right away.

Bite wounds from dogs can range from minor to life-threatening and need to be treated quickly to prevent infection or traumatic complications. Not having had a tetanus shot in five or more years increases tetanus risk and a booster shot may be recommended.

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2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners Survey Statistics: Pet Ownership

According to the 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 65% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 79.7 millions homes

Breakdown of pet ownership in the U.S. according to the 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners SurveyNumber of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions)

Preventing one hospitalization and lost-time accident will pay for the cost of a ODBS training seminar.

An average of 10 letter carriers suffers from dog-related injuries every delivery day.

Medical expenses, workers’ compensation, legal costs, delivery curtailment, carrier replacement, and other costs associated with dog bite accidents are estimated to exceed $25 million annually for the Postal Service. The cost in employee pain and suffering cannot be measured.

Any dog bite is serious. Puncture wounds easily become infected, leading to permanent scars. Because of the depth of the wound, it can cause nerve damage and long-term loss of feeling or function. Many communities have leash laws requiring owners to leash their dogs, but unfortunately, dog owners do not always take the precautions they should to protect others from their pets.

Dog bite attacks occur each year in the US that requires medical treatment. Field employees account for many of these dog bite victims. Each year, thousands are seriously injured by dog bites. Medical bills for treatment of these dog bites are astronomical. Regrettably, the emotional damage to the victims is even higher. When a dog bites once, odds are, the dog will bite again. Is your company prepared?

What is your company or organization doing to prepare people for the inevitable encounters they will have with potentially dangerous dogs? On-site training, educational resources, and safety products are available from Bulli Ray to help you keep your employees safe.

Dog Bite Safety Tips

Dog bites can be very dangerous and even deadly.

Safety tips that may help you avoid potential dog bites and their devastating consequences: Always put something between you & the dog. (Dog Bite Stick/baton or Umbrella is what Bulli Ray recommends)

Female dogs in heat are more prone to dog bites than dogs that aren’t in heat.

Do not startle a sleeping dog.

Do not pet customer’s dogs or put your hand out for the dog to smell. (They smelled you a mile away)

Do a site evaluation on each yard. (You can learn that by using Bulli Ray tools & services)